Quote by Saint Augustine

What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If I wish to explain it to him who asks, I do not know.

What then is time? If no one asks me, I know what it is. If

Summary

This quote reflects the difficulty in defining and explaining the concept of time. The speaker implies that they can understand time on their own, but struggle to articulate its essence when asked. Time is a complex and abstract concept that may be apparent through personal experience, yet elusive when attempting to convey its nature to others. It highlights the intricate nature of understanding and describing something as intangible as time.

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